HIGHTLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- A complete all-inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time
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Stay at comfortable and conveniently located hotels
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels except on Day 01 .
- Local Veg/Non veg lunches - as per the itinerary
- Local or Indian Veg/Non Veg dinners - as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
- Cruise along the Dubrovnik Coast
- Walking tour of Split
- Visit Trogir
- Guided Walking tour of Zadar
- Visit Plitviče Lakes National
park
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana
- See Postojna Caves
- Excursion to Rijeka
- Visit Bled Island
- Visit Church of the Assumption of Mary
- Guided city tour of Zagreb
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout
ITINERARY
Arrive in Croatia - Dubrovnik - Enjoy a Cruise.
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Today, begin your beautiful journey of Croatia.
Arrive at Dubrovnik airport where you will be met by your tour manager
at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. Kindly make
your own arrangement if you are unable to meet the Tour Manager at
the designated time. Then check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in
time is 1500 hrs.) Later, enjoy a cruise around the Dubrovnik Coast.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Dubrovnik (D)
Dubrovnik - Guided City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a city tour of
Dubrovnik with a local, English speaking guide. Beautifully situated
on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was once
an independent maritime republic rivalling Venice. Enjoy a walking
tour and see the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and the
impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town
against land attacks. Enjoy a local lunch. Also see the 15th-century
Rector's Palace, built in Gothic style, with Renaissance and Baroque
elements, harmoniously combined. In the evening some free time at
leisure.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Dubrovnik (B,LL,D)
Dubrovnik to Split
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed
along the Dalmatian coast, heading north to Split,
the ancient "Spalato". On arrival in Split, enjoy a local lunch. Your
walking tour will take you through the labyrinth of medieval streets
within the walls of Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a well-preserved
fortress and a living part of the Old Town.
Tonight enjoy a local
dinner.
Overnight in Split (B,LL,LD)
Split – Trogir - Zadar
After a buffet breakfast, check out and depart for
Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore
picturesque Trogir founded by Greek colonists and a major port until
Roman times and then continue to Zadar, also a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed for a guided walking
tour of the Main Square which gives you a good impression of Zadar,
with its turbulent history of fghting off the Venetians, Crusaders and
Turks over the centuries. Do not miss the unique Sea Organ and
the 'Greeting to the Sun' at Zadar’s beautiful waterfront. This is a
crossroad where human skills and ideas meet the energy of the sea,
waves, high and low tides, a spot for relaxing, thinking and talking
along the endless concert of the mystical tones of Nature’s Orchestra.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner. Later check into the hotel.
Tonight enjoy local dinner.
Overnight in Zadar (B,LL,LD)
Zadar – Plitviče – On to Ljubljana, the
Slovenian Capital
After a buffet breakfast, check out and head inland to peaceful
Plitviče Lakes, and join your local guide for a walking tour of the
National Park – famous for its lakes, waterfalls and lush green
forests. Later, after a local lunch, continue your journey to Slovenia.
Drive to Ljubljana, the beautiful capital city of Slovenia. Tonight
enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check into the hotel.
Tonight
enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana (B,LL,LD)
Guided City Tour of Ljubljana - Visit
Bled - Ljubljana
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city
tour of Ljubljana, a romantic city situated on the banks of the Ljubljanica
River. Visit the Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Baroque Town Hall,
Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Dragon Bridge, etc. Continue sightseeing
with the funicular to the medieval Ljubljana Castle. Climb the stairs to
Ljubljana Castle tower and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the
old part of the city. After local lunch, drive to Bled - which ranks among
the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate
and thermal lake. Embark on the 'Pletna' boat and ride to Bled Island
to visit the Church of the Assumption of Mary, and experience the
opportunity of making one’s wish come true by ringing the bell in the
church. Later, drive back to Ljubljana.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana (B,LL,D)
Ljubljana – Postojna – Rijeka –
Ljubljana
After a buffet breakfast drive to Postojna. Visit
the Postojna Cave by mini train. The cave was discovered in the 17th
century and opened to the public in 1819. It is considered the most
beautiful cave in Slovenia. Later, continue your journey to Rijeka. Arrive
in time for a local lunch. Proceed for a city tour. Rijeka the largest city
on the Kvarner Riviera is also Croatia’s third-largest city and its busiest
port. The word rijeka actually means river in Croatian, as does the
Italian name for the city – Fiume. Rijeka has many Baroque buildings,
a 13th-century castle with later additions, several early churches (14th
century), a university (founded in 1973) and architecture that highlights
the Italianate Habsburg grandeur. Rijeka was also selected as the
European Capital of Culture in 2020. Drive back to Ljubljana.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana. (B,LL,LD)
Ljubljana - On to Zagreb, the Croatian
Capital
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Zagreb, the Croatian
capital city. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Later, join an experienced
local guide to see the sights of Zagreb. During your guided city
tour visit the Trg Bana Jelačića - Zagreb’s central square, St. Mark’s
Church - which sports a multi-coloured tile roof constructed in 1880,the Hrvatski Sabor - Croatian Parliament, the Ban's Palace - now the
Presidential Palace and more. These are just a few sights you will see
on your tour of this charming and vibrant capital. Tonight enjoy a local
dinner. Later check into the hotel.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Zagreb (B,LL,LD)
Farewell and fy back home!
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and
proceed to the airport for your fight back home.
Return home with wonderful memories of your tour through Croatia and
Slovenia.
(B)
TOUR COST & DATE
TOUR COST 2024 (Croatia and Slovenia)
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Land Cost 08 Nights 09 Days
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Per Person on Twin Sharing
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USD 3,400
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Single Room Supplement
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USD 1,345
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DEPARTURE DATES IN 2024:
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August
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10
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NOTE
- The tour will be operated based on min. 25 – 30 passengers.
- If the group size is below 25 passengers, then there is a supplement
cost of USD 150 per person.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and
room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction
for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different
people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
CROATIA |
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a Cruise along the Dubrovnik Coast
- Walking tour of Split
- Visit Trogir
- Guided walking tour of Zadar
- Visit Plitviče Lakes National park
- Excursion to Rijeka
- Guided city tour of Zagreb
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SLOVENIA |
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana
- See Postojna Caves
- Visit Bled Island
- Visit Church of the Assumption of Mary
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ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights in Dubrovnik at Hotel Rixos Premium or similar
- 01 night in Split at Hotel Radisson Blu or similar
- 01 night in Zadar at Hotel Miramare or similar
- 03 nights in Ljubljana at Hotel Grand Plaza or similar
- 01 night in Zagreb at Hotel Sheraton or similar
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily local / International / Continental / Indian vegetarian / Non-vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian / local / International Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian dinners
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
- Tips to driver and guides
- Porterage of 01 bag (20 kg) per person at Hotels only
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
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Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS
- Cost of deviation: In case you wish to deviate from the group departure
dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure
date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the
tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable
which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to
availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly
also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case
you are not arriving / departing as per group ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
timings.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral
water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar,
telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of
beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides
availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your
tour price includes’
- Departure taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizens: Visa Not Required
- Indian Passport with Green Card : Multiple-Entry Schengen visa required
Note:Cost of the above-mentioned visa are not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your
medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health
insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries.
ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR
UNFORESEEN EVENTS
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED:
- Only fully vaccinated persons are eligible to travel on this tour over and above the prevailing covid protocols outlined by the respective countries
- Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed breakfast.
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients
will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Keeping in view the Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20 kg and 1
carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a
facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any
refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home
will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any
damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying
out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes,
war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed
advisable or necessary.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of all the arrangements and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not
calculated individually.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour
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US$ 1000 Per Person
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Full payment to be made
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75 Days prior to Departure date
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Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date
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Administrative Fees US$ 100 Per Person
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59 Days to 45 Days
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30% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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44 Days to 30 Days
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60% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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29 Days to 15 Days
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75% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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14 Days till Tour date
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100% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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MANDATORY TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only fully vaccinated people who have taken the last shot / jab / dose at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour..
CANCELLATION DUE TO BORDER CLOSURES:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Air Tours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of US$ 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount. The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company.